ZOSTAVAX (zoster vaccine live)
Recommendations for the Use of Zoster Vaccine
Provisional recommendations for prevention of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia
- A single dose of zoster vaccine is recommended for adults 60 years of age and older whether or not they report a prior episode of herpes zoster. Persons with chronic medical conditions may be vaccinated unless a contraindication or precaution exists for their condition
Date of ACIP vote: March 2011
Last review date: December 2, 2013